
About this episode
- (3:18) Bible Study:
- John 15:9-11
- What is the difference between joy and happiness?
- Acts 15:7-21
- Father explains the importance of this passage.
- John 15:9-11
(22:11) Break 1
- (22:50) Letters:
- When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope’s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected]
(37:20) Break 2
- (37:54) Word of the Day
- Unlawful
- (41:01) Phones:
- Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out.
- Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own.
- Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope?
Resources:
- Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
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